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Ride Height Adjustments

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SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION

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Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS)
Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) with appropriate adapters, or equivalent diagnostic tool
G04582764
Gauge, Ride Height "D" Dimension 204-164 (T90P-5995-B)
WARNING: Do not remove an air spring under any circumstances when there is pressure in the air spring. Do not remove any components supporting an air spring without either exhausting the air or providing support for the air spring. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury
CAUTION: The suspension height D dimensions are for reference only. The vehicle attitude must be controlled by the correct dimensions to prevent vehicle damage.
NOTE: Improper air suspension ride height D dimension can be caused by an air suspension system that is incorrectly set.
  1. Position the vehicle on a level surface over an open repair pit.
  2. Open the luggage compartment and verify that the air suspension switch is in the ON position.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position and wait at least 2 minutes.
  4. Position the special tool on the rear axle.
    Fig 1: Positioning Special Tool On Rear Axle
    G04582765Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Measure the ride height D dimension.
    1. Release the set screw.
    2. Pull the sliding post and scale up until it touches the bottom of the inboard frame rail and lock the set screw.
    3. Measure the ride height D dimension.
      Fig 2: Measuring Ride Height D Dimension
      G04582766Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. If ride height dimension D is not within specification, use the diagnostic tool to vent or fill the air suspension to the correct dimension.
    Fig 3: Identifying Ride Height Dimension D
    G04582767Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using the diagnostic tool, monitor the suspension height sensor voltage PID.
  8. Loosen the height sensor bracket nuts.
    Fig 4: Loosening Height Sensor Bracket Nuts
    G04582768Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Slide the bracket until the height sensor voltage PID is equal to 2.80 volts.
    Fig 5: Adjusting Bracket
    G04582769Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Tighten the height sensor bracket nuts to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).